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Melgund Integrated Nuclear Impact Assessment Project

Melgund Integrated Nuclear Impact Assessment (MINIA) is a community-led research and analysis initiative focused on understanding the full social, cultural, environmental, and economic implications of nuclear-related projects in Northwestern Ontario. Grounded in local knowledge and lived experience, the project brings together researchers, artists, youth, Elders, and community partners to examine how large-scale infrastructure—such as the proposed Deep Geological Repository—intersects with everyday life, land-based relationships, and long-term regional sustainability.
Will the DGR Affect Our Fishing?
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Will the DGR Affect Our Fishing?

We dive into the latest reports on the Revell Site to understand how blasting and construction might impact the lakes and fish populations in Melgund…
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Digging Into The Revell Site Land
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Digging Into The Revell Site Land

How will the proposed Deep Geological Repository affect the physical landscape of Northwestern Ontario? We review the latest soil and sediment findings for the Revell…
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Revell Site Water: The Missing Data
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Revell Site Water: The Missing Data

The Nuclear Waste Management Organization predicts low risks for our local water, but the critical modeling isn't finished yet. We explore what 'mixing zones' and…
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Digging Deep: Our Groundwater Safety
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Digging Deep: Our Groundwater Safety

The NWMO says groundwater risks at the Revell Site are low, but the science isn't finished. Here is what Melgund Township needs to know about…
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Breathing Easy Near the Revell Site?
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Breathing Easy Near the Revell Site?

The Nuclear Waste Management Organization says construction dust at the Revell Site poses low risk, but the specific air quality models haven't been run yet.…
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Is a DGR Just a Mine?
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Is a DGR Just a Mine?

The NWMO plans to assess the Revell Site using methods from gold mining. We explore what this means for safety in Melgund Township and Dyment.
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Measuring Safety at the Revell Site
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Measuring Safety at the Revell Site

We’re breaking down the latest technical tables from the NWMO. What exactly are they measuring in our backyard, and where are the missing numbers that…
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Who Actually Approves the DGR?
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Who Actually Approves the DGR?

We’re diving into the complex mix of federal, provincial, and Indigenous rules governing the proposed nuclear waste site. Who really has the final say in…
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Jobs, Wages, and The Revell Site
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Jobs, Wages, and The Revell Site

We dig into the economic numbers behind the proposed DGR. From shocking wage gaps in Ignace to the reality of local hiring, here is what…
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Melgund Township: More Than Scenery
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Melgund Township: More Than Scenery

How does the NWMO view Dyment and Borups Corners? We break down the latest report on our volunteer capacity and community spaces.
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Upcoming Events

The Nuclear Waste Management Organization is inviting residents and land users in the area of Canada's proposed Deep Geological Repository for used nuclear fuel to participate in a Diet and Land-Use Survey. The information collected will help inform local perspectives as the project moves through the federal regulatory process.

The survey can be completed online or through an in-person interview at the Ignace Learn More Centre. It is open until September 7, 2026, and participants will have the opportunity to enter a draw to win one of twenty C$125 gift cards redeemable at local businesses.
Travelling through Northwestern Ontario this month? Make plans to stop in Melgund Township on July 1 for the popular Canada Day Festival hosted by Melgund Recreation, Arts and Culture at the Dyment Recreation Hall. This family-friendly community celebration features live music, delicious food, and a vibrant artists, crafters, and vendors market showcasing local talent and handmade goods from across the region. By attending, visitors are helping support local artists, artisans, small businesses, and community organizations while contributing to the growth of arts, culture, and recreation in Northwestern Ontario. Surrounded by the beauty of Northern Ontario, the festival offers a chance to get out of the city, explore the bush, connect with local communities, and enjoy a full day of entertainment, culture, shopping, and small-town hospitality.
The Under $100 Art Show is coming to Winnipeg, Manitoba August 13-16, 2026!
The Under $100 Art Show is coming to Winnipeg, Manitoba August 13-16, 2026!

ARTS AND CULTURE PROGRAMS

Melgund Recreation, Arts and Culture is a non-profit arts and recreation services provider supporting programs in Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario. Business Number 741438436 RC0001.

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